Literal Equations

Front

Solve IR = V for R.

Back

R = V/I

Front

Solve I = prt for r.

Back

r = I/(pt)

Front

Solve for y: 5x + y = 16

Back

y = -5x + 16

Front

Solve: y = mx + b, for b.

Back

b = y - mx

Front

Solve a = b + c, for c.

Back

c = a - b

Front

What is a literal equation?

Back

An equation that contains two or more variables.

Front

What does it mean to solve for a variable?

Back

To isolate the variable on one side of the equation.

Front

What is the first step in solving a literal equation?

Back

Identify the variable you want to isolate.

Front

What is the purpose of rearranging equations?

Back

To express one variable in terms of others.

Front

What is the formula for Ohm's Law?

Back

V = IR, where V is voltage, I is current, and R is resistance.